Obituary of Thomas M. Terpstra

Thomas M. Terpstra It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Terpstra. He passed peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Parkwood Hospital in his 75th year. Sadly missed by his devoted wife, Linda Terpstra, of 45 years. Loving father to Susanne Terpstra and Stephanie Bond (Jamie). Proud Opa to Andrew, Ethan and Abbey. Dear brother of Nick, Harry (Louise), Case (Joyce), Leo (Henrica), Rudy (Marianne), Trucy (Gerard), Mary (Andre), Joseph (Mary), Cathy (Adrian). Loved by sister-in-law Joanne. Thomas will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Catharina Terpstra and sister and brother-in-law Edith and John VanRooy. Thomas was a member of St. Justin’s Parish and enjoyed a long career at Ford Motor Company. Family and friends will be received at McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, 2240 Wharncliffe Rd. S., Lambeth, 519.652.2020, on Tuesday from 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm. A funeral mass to celebrate Thomas’ life will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 11:00am at St. Justin’s Parish, 855 Jalna Blvd., London. Memorial donations to Parkwood Palliative Care or the Lung Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences for the Terpstra family may be placed through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca. The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to Dr. Khan, the nursing staff and cheerful volunteers at Parkwood Hospital for all of their care and support for Dad and our family. A special thank you to neighbours and friends for their help and thoughtfulness.